Eleanna Finokalioti has appeared on American television, taking on the role of Libby in a major network production.
The Greek actress was featured in the hit docuseries Betrayal: Secrets & Lies, one of the shows currently standing out on U.S. television, based on real-life events.
On Sunday, April 26 (10–11 PM EDT), she appeared in Episode 5 of the series, portraying Libby, the central figure of the story.
The episode, titled “The Kentucky Conman”, brings to screen a case filled with betrayal and unexpected twists. Through the reenactment sequences, Finokalioti portrayed Libby in the dramatized segments of the episode.
According to a feature by TV Regular, the performance of the actress portraying Libby stands out, receiving particularly positive remarks for her on-screen presence.
Betrayal: Secrets & Lies, based on the No. 1 true crime podcast, airs on ABC and is also available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+. Produced by ABC News Studios in collaboration with Glass Entertainment Group, the series presents eight real-life stories that have already sparked strong audience interest.
Filmed in the summer of 2025, the episode aired on Sunday, April 26.
Based in New York, Finokalioti has been building an international career across theater, music, and television. Her participation in this production marks a significant step forward, strengthening her presence on American television.
Her presence on the international stage continues to grow, with each new step opening up even greater opportunities.
Eleanna Finokalioti – Short Bio
Eleanna Finokalioti is an award-winning Greek actress, performer, dancer, and activist based in New York. She trained in Theatre in Edinburgh (Queen Margaret University – BA in Performing Arts with Distinction) and studied Music and Piano at the National Conservatory of Athens.
Early in her career, she received the 2nd Best Actress Award for her performance as Juliet in Romeo & Juliet at the Pan-European Olive Festival in Milan. In 2025, she was honored with the 54ONY Award for Best Ensemble for Let’s Be Bad: Celebrating Broadway Villains at 54 Below in Manhattan.
She has performed extensively in New York across theater, film, television, and live performance. She held the lead role of Little Short Sally in the Off-Broadway production Always Young The Musical, which transferred from a successful London run to Manhattan in 2026.
Her recent work also includes HUMAN – Layers of Identity (Spark Theatre Festival NYC), while her upcoming role as Sophia, in the awarded and also Off-Broadway Spirit of the Game: The Ultimate Musical, will premiere in May 2026 in New York.
